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Birding the Fields and Trails of Historic Sotterley
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesSeptember 20, 2025 - Join us for an excursion to this scenic and historic Patuxent River property, sponsored jointly by SMAS and Historic Sotterley. Bald Eagles, migrant songbirds and lingering meadowlarks and sparrows can be found via Sotterley’s trails and river views. The walk starts promptly at 9:00 am, please arrive 10-15 minutes prior in…
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Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with Franklin Robinson, Kathryn Barrett-Gaines, & Dorothea Smith
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesSeptember 24, 2025 - In 2012, a massive storm ripped through Charles County, ripping a tree and waterpipe from the ground on Serenity Farm in Benedict, Maryland. Years prior, the farm's family of owners had found a human skull buried in that same place, so the storm's damage presented an opportunity to deep dive into…
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Sharing our Common Humanity from Common Ground – Exhibit at Boyden Gallery
September 29 - December 12 - Historic Sotterley is honored to be partnering with the Boyden Gallery at St. Mary’s College of Maryland to bring the public a new art exhibit titled “Sharing our Common Humanity from Common Ground”. The exhibit features the first 38 portraits of Historic Sotterley Descendants by artist Nicole Stewart with…
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Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with Jonathan Kavalier
VirtualOctober 15, 2025 - Join Jonathan Kavalier, director of gardens and grounds at Dumbarton Oaks, for a virtual exploration of the gardens as he shares the design history and management over the past century, along with contemporary guiding principles that are influencing future stewardship and preservation priorities. Following a virtual tour of some garden highlights,…
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Legends & Lore Specialty Tour
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesOctober 17, 2025 - Forbidden love, gambling debt, and murder... Explore the unconfirmed (but oh so fun!) legends and lore of Historic Sotterley with historian Sam Baldwin and actors Jennifer Goddard, Luke Rowe, and Michael Blackwell. This specialty tour starts with a fascinating presentation followed by a guided tour through the manor house with thrilling…
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Legends & Lore Specialty Tour
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesOctober 18, 2025 - Forbidden love, gambling debt, and murder... Explore the unconfirmed (but oh so fun!) legends and lore of Historic Sotterley with historian Sam Baldwin and actors Jennifer Goddard, Luke Rowe, and Michael Blackwell. This specialty tour starts with a fascinating presentation followed by a guided tour through the manor house with thrilling…
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Legends & Lore Specialty Tour
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesOctober 24, 2025 - Forbidden love, gambling debt, and murder... Explore the unconfirmed (but oh so fun!) legends and lore of Historic Sotterley with historian Sam Baldwin and actors Jennifer Goddard, Luke Rowe, and Michael Blackwell. This specialty tour starts with a fascinating presentation followed by a guided tour through the manor house with thrilling…
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Legends & Lore Specialty Tour
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesOctober 25, 2025 - Forbidden love, gambling debt, and murder... Explore the unconfirmed (but oh so fun!) legends and lore of Historic Sotterley with historian Sam Baldwin and actors Jennifer Goddard, Luke Rowe, and Michael Blackwell. This specialty tour starts with a fascinating presentation followed by a guided tour through the manor house with thrilling…
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Emancipation Day & One Maryland One Book
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesNovember 1, 2025 - In honor of Maryland Emancipation Day on November 1st, Historic Sotterley is partnering with Maryland Humanities and their One Maryland One Book initiative to host a full day of programming that celebrates ancestry, literature, and the power of storytelling. The event will highlight the impact of descendant voices in preserving, sharing,…
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Food Drive
Calling all helping hands! The end of the year can be an incredibly stressful time for families in need, and Historic Sotterley is no stranger to the battle against food insecurity in Southern Maryland. We're asking for your help with donations of non-perishable food items so we can support our local food pantries and soup kitchens…
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Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with Victoria Christopher Murray
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesNovember 12, 2025 - The daughter of formerly enslaved parents, Mary McLeod Bethune refuses to back down as white supremacists attempt to thwart her work. She marches on as an activist and an educator, and as her reputation grows she becomes a celebrity, revered by titans of business and recognized by U.S. Presidents. Eleanor Roosevelt…
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Winter Wonderland Wreath Workshops by the Sotterley Garden Guild
Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, United StatesDecember 6, 2025 - Have you tried DIY holiday décor projects before, but just couldn't seem to pull it off? Great news, the Sotterley Garden Guild is offering wreath workshops on Saturday, December 6th to share their expertise! These beautiful wreaths are made with real foliage and are stunning pieces of décor that everyone will…
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